Under the new priority enrollment regulations, “priority registration dates” will be assigned to active duty military and recently discharged veterans, current and former foster youth, students in Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Program, Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOP&S), and CalWORKs. These student groups are permitted to enroll before the rest of the student population.  Accordingly, under the new mandates, students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to maintain priority registration eligibility.

Students (continuing, new and returning) will be granted an early enrollment priority upon completion of the following activities: assessment, orientation, and educational plan.  These students must also be in good academic standing and have not completed more than 100 degree applicable units.

Students who are on academic or progress probation for two consecutive terms will lose ability to register early over those students who are in good standing.  Students who can demonstrate that the unsatisfactory academic standing is based on extenuating circumstances may appeal.

Effective Fall 2014 students who have completed 100 degree applicable units (not including units in basic skills English, Math or English as a Second Language) or more will lose their registration priority.

Steps to Successful Registration and Enrollment

To register and enroll in courses at San José City College, follow these steps.  Not only are the steps required, but they are designed to support students in having a successful academic experience.

1. Application: All students new to San José City College, as well as those who have missed two or more consecutive semesters, must submit a completed application online. Applications for the Summer and Fall semesters are accepted beginning in early February, and for the Spring semester beginning in October.
2. Assessment: To have waivers applied for English and Math placement using your high school cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), go to MyWeb and select "Self-Guided Placement" on the Student Menu. English as a Second Language students can make an appointment with the ESL Department at 408-288-3719. Additionally, under certain circumstances, students may use AP test scores, EAP scores for placement and other multiple measures. Students submitting transcripts or AP/EAP must submit these to Admissions & Records Office.
3. Online Orientation: Complete the online orientation at http://www.sjcc.edu/Counseling/Documents/Online%20Orientation%20Chavez.pdf. For the in-person orientation schedule, contact Counseling at 408-288-3750.
4. Educational Plan:  All new students are expected to complete an initial individual educational plan with the assistance of a counselor prior to registering for classes. Please visit the counseling department during drop in hours. As part of the educational planning process, all students must state a specific educational goal no later than upon completion of 15 units of course work.
5. Registration: Registration is set up on a priority system (see Enrollment Priority) and may be completed online or in the Admissions & Records Office.  Students who enroll in courses must pay appropriate fees (see FEES section).  Students are considered officially enrolled when all fees have been paid in full.  Those students receiving the California College Promise Grant (formerly BOG waiver) must also pay the $21 Student Health fee and $5 Student Activity fee ($26 total) by the end of the second week of each semester.  If fees are not paid, there will be a HOLD placed on student records and students will not be able to enroll in classes for the following term (fall or spring semester or summer session).

   
   The Eco Pass fee will be charged automatically upon student enrollment.
   Students enrolled half-time or more (6.0 units or more):   $11.00 per semester
   Students enrolled less than half-time (less than 6.0 units): $6.50 per semester

6. Counseling: All students are expected to schedule an appointment with a counselor at least once each semester or as needed, to review, update and expand their initial educational plan.
7. Attendance & Successful completion of classes:  All students are expected to attend their classes regularly, complete assigned coursework on time, and complete their courses each semester. Students are also expected to maintain regular progress towards their educational goal.

Failure of a student to fulfill the responsibilities listed above may result in loss of priority registration and the suspension or termination of college services.

Student Success & Support Program Exemption Requirements

The San José Evergreen Community College District requires all students to fully participate in each college’s Student Success & Support Program services. A student may be exempt from the Orientation, Assessment, and/or Counseling/Advisement component of the Student Success & Support Program if one or more of the following exemption criteria are met.

New students may be exempted from the Orientation, and/or the Counseling components if they:

• Are enrolling in apprenticeship or short-term courses.
• Have previously earned a college degree.

New students may be exempted from the Assessment component if they:

• Enroll in open curriculum classes only¹.
• Enroll in non-AA applicable courses other than pre-collegiate basic skills.Enroll in apprenticeship courses only.
• Possess an Associate, Baccalaureate, or other college degrees.
• Previously completed reading, writing, and/or math coursework successfully (with a C grade or better).

This may be used for placement purposes in lieu of the corresponding assessment test(s).

To have waivers applied for English and Math placement using your high school cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), go to MyWeb and select "Self-Guided Placement" on the Student Menu. English as a Second Language students can make an appointment with the Assessment Center at 408-288-3170.

Other exemptions maybe considered based on multiple measures. Please consult with a SJCC counselor.